Oh, What Tangled Webs...

Bobby, Bobby, Bobby....(sigh)
Still trying to sift through the debris of what was the Bobby Petrino scandal/fiasco/colossal mess. This is the guy that rode into Fayetteville a few years ago and in short order righted the Razorback ship. In his third year Petrino had the Hogs in a BCS bowl. This past season he led them to an eleven win season. Things were looking good for the University of Arkansas.
Then, news of a motorcycle accident involving the coach. That was followed by news of a second party involving the coach. And (wait for the shoe to drop) news of the second party being involved with the coach. (heavy sigh)
Like many Razorback fans, I was hoping initially that things could be worked out so that Petrino would remain the Head Hog. I mean, come on, we were WINNING!!! Cut his pay, sit him out for a game or two...heck make him run the bleachers at Reynolds Razorback Stadium at 5 a.m. But don't dump because...well, because...this is football for crying out loud!!
Then the more I studied it, the angrier I got. At him, I mean, not Athletic Director Jeff Long. How arrogant was this man that he, as famous a man in this state as there is, would be out in the middle of the day, on a bright red motorcycle, without a helmet, with a very blond woman on the back for the whole world to see. What gall. What unmitigated gall!
Earlier today I saw photos of Petrino's house, well actually it's a mansion. I wonder, if after all this came out, if he didn't drive up, notice what a beautiful home he had, and realized what he had thrown away? But besides the material things he risked, there is the loss of reputation, respect, trust of a family, and disappointment from a state full of people that was giving him another chance to coach after jilting other teams throughout his career.
I pray Bobby Petrino will see the light. I pray he will wake up to the fact that God has given him the ability to do a job that can make a positive impact on young men. I pray that he can somehow salvage his marriage and earn the respect of his children.
There is a ripple effect when we deceive. Many people have suffered because of his selfish attitude. There is a lesson for us all. Every morning we should begin with a prayer asking God to direct our steps. When we veer off the path He wants to lead us, we could wind up in a roadside ditch a long way from home.